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Title: Nine Thousand Miles on a Pullman Train
An Account of a Tour of Railroad Conductors from Philadelphia to the Pacific Coast and Return

Alternate Title: 9,000 Miles on a Pullman Train

Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif, profwebs and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
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Summary: "Nine Thousand Miles on a Pullman Train" by Milton M. Shaw is a travelogue documenting a journey taken by a group of railroad conductors in the late 19th century. The narrative begins in the late 1800s as the party sets off from Philadelphia to explore the railroads that span the United States, offering a rich account of the experiences and encounters along their 9,000-mile adventure. The opening of the book introduces readers to the grand departure at Broad Street Station, filled with excitement and farewells as the group boards their train. Shaw describes the train's details and introduces key figures, including the conductors and service staff responsible for their journey. As the train rolls out, the author provides vivid snapshots of the setting, highlighting the camaraderie within the group as well as the meticulous preparation that went into organizing the trip. With a tone that mixes eager anticipation and detailed observations, the beginning sets the stage for a journey filled with experiences, hospitality, and the exploration of new terrains and cultures encountered along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shaw, Milton M.

EBook No.: 51341

Published: Mar 2, 2016

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Description and travel

Subject: Railroad travel -- United States

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Nine Thousand Miles on a Pullman Train
An Account of a Tour of Railroad Conductors from Philadelphia to the Pacific Coast and Return

Alternate Title: 9,000 Miles on a Pullman Train

Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif, profwebs and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Nine Thousand Miles on a Pullman Train" by Milton M. Shaw is a travelogue documenting a journey taken by a group of railroad conductors in the late 19th century. The narrative begins in the late 1800s as the party sets off from Philadelphia to explore the railroads that span the United States, offering a rich account of the experiences and encounters along their 9,000-mile adventure. The opening of the book introduces readers to the grand departure at Broad Street Station, filled with excitement and farewells as the group boards their train. Shaw describes the train's details and introduces key figures, including the conductors and service staff responsible for their journey. As the train rolls out, the author provides vivid snapshots of the setting, highlighting the camaraderie within the group as well as the meticulous preparation that went into organizing the trip. With a tone that mixes eager anticipation and detailed observations, the beginning sets the stage for a journey filled with experiences, hospitality, and the exploration of new terrains and cultures encountered along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shaw, Milton M.

EBook No.: 51341

Published: Mar 2, 2016

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Description and travel

Subject: Railroad travel -- United States

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.